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Economic Development Feature
Wiring Washington Island
DOOR COUNTY DAILY NEWS
You could soon be using fiber optic internet on Washington Island in the coming years. A fiber optic cable was included when the island had to replace its damaged underwater electric cable in 2018. The twin cables run from Northport Pier on the mainland to Plum Island before it heads to Lobdells Point on Washington Island. At the time Nsight Teleservices helped the island earn a grant of over $103,000 to make a future fiber-optic internet service possible. Quantum PC in Sturgeon Bay is now helping the Washington Island Electric Cooperative make the dream a reality. Erin Helgeson says it is an exciting project to be a part of as some preliminary work begins this month.
The goal is to begin installing fiber and drop cables this spring with substantial completion forecasted to take place in five to seven years. The island’s school, clinic, town clerk, and community center will be among the first places to take advantage of the future service...Read More 6>
Promoting the Regional Brand
Menasha earns national Bicycle Friendly Community award
WLUK
MENASHA -- Menasha is the place to be for bicyclists.
The League of American Bicyclists honored the city with a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community Award.
The award recognizes Menasha's commitment to creating unique mobility solutions for residents of all ages and abilities.
“Biking has the power to transform our nation economically, environmentally and socially and it’s so important that communities like Menasha have laid the groundwork over several years to make biking a safe, accessible option for all” said Bill Nesper, executive director of the League of American Bicyclists
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Promoting the Regional Brand
11 Wisconsin companies named to Newsweek's 'Most Responsible Companies' list
BIZ TIMES
Eleven Wisconsin companies are being recognized by Newsweek as some of the most responsible in the country. The America’s Most Responsible Companies list names 500 organizations that are considered leaders in environmental, social and corporate governance.
Wisconsin companies that made this year’s national list include ManpowerGroup at 58th, WEC Energy Group at 137th, Alliant Energy at 281st, Regal Beloit (now known as Regal Rexnord) at 298th, Badger Meter at 343rd, Oshkosh Corp. at 370th, REV Group at 389th, Harley-Davidson at 391st, Rockwell Automation at 443rd and Sensient Technologies at 470th.
“Corporations aren’t just impersonal machines for making money; they are also members of the communities where their employees, customers and neighbors live and work,” said Nancy Cooper, Newsweek global editor in chief in a statement. “Some of course, take their environmental and social responsibilities as citizens of the country and of the world more seriously than others.”...
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